Chapter 82 Delaying Tactics
The next day, a scream was heard from the housekeeper Wu in Li Dabao's house. Li Dabao had sent a lot of things to Wang Gang yesterday. Today, he came to inspect the warehouse as usual and to count and check the remaining property in order to prepare the household accounts.
"Butler Wu, what's wrong? What happened?..."
The security guard who heard the scream pushed open the door of the warehouse with a wary look on his face, but the next second his expression became as ugly as that of Butler Wu. He saw that the warehouse, which was originally neatly packed with boxes of jewelry, gold and silver, was now in a mess. Most of the boxes had disappeared, and even the remaining boxes were empty.
"I'll go inform the master. You guard the door and get all the guards who have been on duty since last night to come and wait for me!"
Butler Wu was panicked for a moment, but soon calmed down and began to prepare to organize an investigation. He has been working in the mansion for many years, from being an unknown servant following Li Dabao to his current position as butler. Naturally, he has some brains.
However, the bedroom and study were both empty. After asking the guards at the gate, they found out that Li Dabao had taken Wang Gang and others out for a night of drinking and partying early that morning, under the pretext of taking a stroll and showing his hospitality.
Steward Wu frowned and headed straight for the Exile Inn. The master's methods of entertaining officials were almost always the same: wine, money, and sex. He had already mentioned wine and money yesterday, so the only thing left was sex...
People in the government office have tasks to do, so they naturally cannot hang out in brothels at will, but people in brothels can come at any time... As the designated resting place by the government office, the Exile Inn naturally became a good place to harbor filth and evil.
As expected, the moment Butler Wu arrived at the inn, he caught the attention of the waiter. He hurried forward, bowing and scraping, to stop the charging Butler Wu. He looked a little embarrassed, "Butler Wu, what are you doing here?... The owner and the servant are enjoying themselves, so it's not appropriate to push the door open now..."
He personally led the girls from the brothel upstairs from the back door of the inn. Now no one knows how far the process has progressed. What if Butler Wu sees a pornographic scene as soon as he enters the room? Wouldn't that be a loss of face for the boss and the servant?
"It's urgent, there's no time to worry about anything else. If anything goes wrong, I'll take the blame!"
Butler Wu pushed the waiter away and was planning to push the door open and ask questions directly, but being interrupted, his angry mind suddenly calmed down.
If you question them rashly and they turn out not to be the police officers, the misunderstanding will be huge and it will be troublesome. You should leave them a way out so that you can meet them again in the future... If it is really the police officers who did it, they will most likely not admit it if you ask them directly, and it will only alert them.
"Master, there is something going on at home that I need you to go back and take care of."
Butler Wu stood outside the door, adjusted his mood, and knocked on the door respectfully. When he entered, his panicked expression had returned to normal.
The laughter and playfulness in the wing room soon stopped. Wang Gang and Li Dabao each held a gorgeously dressed girl in their left and right hands. Both of them had red faces, and they were obviously unhappy with the visit of Butler Wu.
"Brother Wang, you play first. The housekeeper is ignorant..." Li Dabao's face showed a hint of embarrassment. He glared at the housekeeper Wu with a little dissatisfaction, but still let go of the girls he was hugging on both sides, and followed the housekeeper Wu to the side to chat.
After years of getting along, he knew Butler Wu's personality very well. He was smart and insightful, and would not interfere with his own affairs unless it was absolutely necessary.
"What!"
After hearing what Butler Wu whispered, Li Dabao's face turned pale and he was about to faint. Thanks to Butler Wu's timely support and help to calm him down, he was able to stand firmly.
"Brother Li, what happened? If I can help you, I will do it."
The two people's unusual behavior attracted Wang Gang's attention. He turned his head slightly and let go of the warm and soft jade in his arms. He had an indescribable ominous premonition in his heart.
"It's okay, they are all small things. Let's continue drinking. It won't be a problem." After getting the advice from Butler Wu, Li Dabao's expression recovered a little. He had the same suspicion as Butler Wu. The mansion was heavily guarded and the exiles were all gathered in the compound last night.
The only ones who could move around freely were the officials Wang Gang had hired. Unlike the exiled prisoners, who looked like the weak and frail sons of wealthy families, these officials were all tall and strong, and it was not impossible for them to hide from the eyes of the guards...
"Forget it. I think there must be something urgent at Brother Li's house. I still have a mission to complete. I'll go back and pack up with my brothers and then we'll be on our way."
Wang Gang suppressed his anxiety, his eyes calming down. He had been blinded by the beauty of women for a while, but he still had to go on the road and not forget his job. Moreover, he still had to take revenge on Prince Qingping...
"Brother Wang, you're being too polite. I've booked all the girls in this building for three whole days. This is just the beginning. Are you looking down on me? Or are you worried that your brothers won't have much fun? I'm putting it this way today: everyone gets one!"
When Li Dabao heard this, he immediately pulled the girl next to him and pushed her into Wang Gang's arms with enthusiasm. Now that the matter has not been investigated clearly, how can he let the officials leave easily? The most urgent thing is to find a reason to stabilize this group of officials.
Wang Gang had no choice but to sit down again after hearing what Li Dabao said. Seeing that his master had calmed down the officials, Butler Wu returned home alone.
The guards who had been on duty last night were already standing at the door of the warehouse, all looking apprehensive. They had already spontaneously checked on their respective shifts, and indeed, nothing unusual had occurred...
"You've reviewed the situation, right? Tell us your conclusions. You've all been in this mansion for a while now. This theft from the warehouse is a top priority. If you don't want to be kicked out, investigate thoroughly!"
Butler Wu glanced at the guards, all of whom had unpleasant expressions. The guards had been employed for many years, so they still had some trust. But if the problem couldn't be solved, a scapegoat would always be needed...
"Butler Wu, please be merciful. We brothers really didn't notice anything unusual. This kind of thing happened when a new guest arrived at the mansion. In our opinion, it was either the officials or the exiled criminals who did it..."
"In my opinion, we should first detain all the officials and torture them severely. After all, this is our master's territory..."
The guards understood the hidden meaning of Wu's words and began to analyze the situation rationally and logically. The officers' fighting power became the main object of suspicion.
"Alright, stop arguing. The officers will be led out by the girls soon. Seize the opportunity to search the side rooms. Remember to do it carefully. Don't let go of the exile compound either. What if there is a hidden thief hiding there..."
Butler Wu was so annoyed by the noise that he interrupted the guards' discussion and began to give orders and direct the action.
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